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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,869.36, 346,181.64 and 143,443.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,869.36, 346,181.64 and 143,443.92 is: 197,942.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,869.36 : 346,181.64 = 143,443.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,869.36/346,181.64 = 143,443.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,869.36x = 346,181.64 × 143,443.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,869.36x = 49,657,651,473.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,657,651,473.63/250,869.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,942.27

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